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A good introductory history of the struggle by Niger Delta communities for economic and social justice against international oil companies
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On 10th November 1995, the Nigerian government executed activist and author Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight other Ogoni. Their deaths brought the plight of their people and the role of British oil companies in Nigeria to the world's attention. This book explores what has happened since Saro-Wiwa's death. It includes previously never used interview material with the executed writer and recently released Foreign Office documents. The book tracks the scandals that the oil companies have been embroiled in, including collusion with the military, corruption and tax evasion. It argues that oil exploitation is just the latest example of colonial exploitation that dates back to the days of slavery. A decade later, the region could ignite once more. The Gulf of Guinea is seen as strategically important to the US and its allies. Washington wants the region?s oil and gas to be protected by US military might. Pitted against them are the people of the Delta who continue to suffer from dire environmental pollution and human rights abuses. A timely and essential book that analyses how oil, military power and politics play out. 'If you want to know why Africa remains poor, buy this book.' Ken Wiwa ?This book clearly reveals the callousness of corporate behaviour when profit competes with human rights. ? Gordon Roddick ?If you want to find out about Bush and Blair?s real plans for Africa, read this book.? John Sauven, Campaign Director, Greenpeace UK
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